Hemsby's Longshore Herring Festival was a big success, adding more cash to the pot to build a lifeboat new station.

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A total of 490 pounds (222 kilograms) of fresh herring was cooked in over 1,000 bread rolls.

The fish was donated by Paul Lines and the baps were given to the lifeboat crew by Scratby Bakery.

The herring were cooked over barbecues in the open air as part of the festival which also included displays from East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs, an auction, tombolas, music and model boats.

Coxswain of Hemsby Lifeboat, Dan Hurd, said the day had been great and raised around £4,500 which will be added to the fund to construct a new, modern lifeboat station.

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He added: 'We started this about 25 years ago as it's nice to keep the tradition of the place alive.'

The next big fundraiser for the station is the Santa Claus sleigh runs in December.

Eastern Daily Press: Herring Festival 2017Herring Festival 2017 (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Herring Festival 2017Herring Festival 2017 (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Herring Festival 2017Herring Festival 2017 (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The Hemsby lifeboat in operation on a previous call-out. Picture: Hemsby LifeboatThe Hemsby lifeboat in operation on a previous call-out. Picture: Hemsby Lifeboat (Image: Archant)